So today’s the day. Exactly one year ago Mandy published our very first post at Out and About Mom. Since then, it’s been a crazy, wonderful, exciting year for us. We’ve had an amazing time scouting more than 90 outings in and around Connecticut (see our Top 10 List here). But the truly amazing part […]
Wordless Wednesday: Then & Now
Tomorrow, our little digital bundle of joy turns one-year-old! Of course, we wouldn’t be where we are today without our actual children. So here is a fun pair of back-to-back pics of the OAAM kiddos to help celebrate our blog-a-versary. The one on top was taken way back in September of 2011 on our first […]
OAAM’s Top 10 Outings
In case you’ve missed any of my shameless, self-promoting announcements lately, Mandy and I are celebrating a HUGE milestone this week. On Thursday, our little blog project turns one-year-old. We thought about singing “Happy Birthday,” but decided it might be preferable (not to mention more useful) to give you a “Top 10” list chosen from […]
Hop on Over to Jumpin Jonnies in Vernon
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2012, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website for the most current information, especially about things like schedules and pricing. 2012 POST Cut to the chase. Take me to the […]
Wordless Wednesday: A Big Birthday Week!
So it’s a BIG week for us here at OAAM. We have not one but TWO special birthdays! Yesterday, Mandy and her family welcomed New Baby Girl (blog nickname TBD–we have to know her for a little while to give her a good nickname!). Here are the very first pics of our newest OAAM team […]
OAAM Photo Shoot with Kathryn Deane Photography
We take a lot of pictures for this site, but neither Mandy nor I fancy ourselves photographers (I’m pretty sure no respectable photographer ever included a porta-potty shot in their portfolio). Since we’re coming up on our one year anniversary of the blog (we can’t believe it!), we thought it might be time to give […]
July Roundup
It’s been another busy month! Swimming, picking, picnicking, and just generally enjoying the outdoors–all the highlights of summer. If you’re new to our site, this is a great time to get caught up on a whole month’s worth of OAAM adventures. And best of all, there is still plenty of summer left for you to […]
Pick Your Own at Belltown Hill Orchards
I grew up a city kid. So, for the most part, my pick-your-own adventures were limited to the two small-ish golden delicious apple trees we had growing in our postage stamp of a backyard and, occasionally, the neighbor’s pear tree, which would sometimes bear fruit on the branches that drooped over the fence and onto […]
OAAM Tiny Diner Series: Indulge at Dakota’s Sunday Brunch
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. UPDATE 2/23/13: Current prices for the Sunday Brunch buffet are $20.95/adult; $8.95/kids ages 3-10; kids under 3 eat FREE. I’m a big believer in the ‘everything in moderation’ philosophy. However, every once in a while we all need to subscribe to the Mae West school of […]
Wordless Wednesday: Robb’s Farm
We finally made it to Robb’s Farm for some ice cream a few weeks ago. Definitely one of my favorite summer activities. Amazing ice cream (I sampled the “Goat Tracks” flavor) and friendly animals to visit. Also, check out our post on last year’s Fall Festival at Robb’s Farm. We’re looking forward to it already! COMING UP: Tomorrow, […]